Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Overview

Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a technique used during many heart operations in which a heart-lung machine temporarily takes over the work of the heart and lungs. The patient's blood is diverted to the machine, where it is oxygenated, has carbon dioxide removed and is filtered before being returned to the body, allowing surgeons to operate on a still, bloodless heart. CPB is fundamental to procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting and valve surgery, and research focuses on optimising its safety, managing blood and fluid balance, and reducing complications. Reflecting the cardiology and cardiac-surgery focus of this journal and its companion titles, related research has examined strategies used during complex heart operations. A prospective randomised study of acute normovolemic haemodilution in complex cardiac surgery investigates an approach to blood management in patients undergoing operations that rely on cardiopulmonary support. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to cardiopulmonary bypass and the broader management of patients during cardiac surgery, including techniques aimed at improving safety and outcomes.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

This page summarises published research for orientation; it is not medical or professional advice.

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